Exploring Trauma Awareness and Healing Through Creativity in Motherhood

In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Devorah Brinkerhoff, who shares her powerful journey of trauma healing—sparked by pregnancy and her children's own experiences. Devorah opens up about the jealousy of giving her children a better childhood than her own, and the grace required to move through that grief. She explores how art became her most profound healing tool, allowing her body to express what words couldn't reach. Together, Emily and Devorah inspire listeners to embrace resistance as a sign of inner strength and to discover healing through creativity. Connect with Devorah: Instagram: @devorahbrinckerhoff Facebook: Devorah Hake Brinckerhoff & Soul Portraits TikTok: @soulportrait.art Linkedin: Devorah Hake Brinckerhoff  https://soulportrait.art/workshop/  https://soulportrait.art/innervoice/   https://soulportrait.art/   If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. https://www.patreon.com/c/MamahoodAfterTrauma   💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc